Georgia Hardware Convention in Athens Opens Strong
The seventh annual Georgia Retail Hardware Association meeting opened at 11 am in the Hotel Georgian. A larger turnout of regular and honorary members and wholesalers attended, with Mayor Rowe welcoming the assembly and T. G. Greene delivering a broad response praising Georgia’s institutions and Athens as a convention hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Retail Hardware Association
Georgian
al Ved
S. J. Cartledge
Dorsey
Chamber of Commerce
Rowe
T. G. Greene
Mr. Greene
T.G. Greene
Eaton- Preece
State University
Senate
State Normal School
Georgia
Lucy Cobb
Rutherford
State Agricultural College
Athens
Wilson Captures Ohio and Roosevelt Triumphs
Special to the Banner. Cinti Ohio May 22 2 a m From the best figures obtainable Wilson has defeated Harmon in his home state in the presidential preference primary held yesterday and Roosevelt has beat Taft in his home state The figures do not indicate majorities but margins will be small The announcement is justified by known data
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Brown
Co. C
F. A. Lipscomb
Athens
Business Men's Committee
John J. Wilkins
J. W. Barnett
Abney
M. J. Barrow
James. Davison
A. H. Edwards
B. P. O. Heidler
Harrison. Harris
B. Y
Cintinusti
Ohio
Wilson
Harmon
Roosevelt
Taft
Salary dispute over Athens city court judge's pay
County commissioners wrestle with whether the incumbent judge West a 4000 salary should be 42000 or 2000 amid a recent Supreme Court ruling. They halted payment since September and consider the impact of a 3000 to 2000 cut. A warrant for 1250 was approved as past due.
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Athens
Supreme Court
West
Bball
Griffin posts bond in grand jury case
Yesterday J W Griffin, former Athens Trust and Banking Co president, indicted by Clarke County grand jury for alleged state banking law violations, posted $5,000 bond for appearance at the next term of the superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Griffin
Athens Trust & Banking Co
Clarke
Superior Court
Majestic crowded shows new bill at matinee and night
Last night the Majestic theater drew crowds as the Hill and Edmards Musical Comedy Company performed with colorful costumes and lively jokes. Matinee is at 4 30 with a new bill tonight featuring The Indian Princess at 8 30 and 9 30. Admission ten and twenty cents. Also advertised fresh produce and specials with phone numbers for orders.
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Majestic Theater
Hill & Edmards Musical Comedy Company
Mighty Well
New York
Bludwine Company Expands in Athens and Georgia
The Birdwine Company enlarges its Athens plant on Oconee Street adding a second story and elevator service. Bottling operations on the ground floor and laboratories and offices on the second floor will expand with new machinery. Local investors join to bolster growth as the company broadens in Alabama and Middle Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdwine Company
Aneraon
Alabama
Georgia
Oconee Street
Amie
Athens
Athens Clean Up Drive Encourages Community Spirit
A local homeowner urged residents to tidy business premises and collaborate to keep Athens clean and wholesome. The initiative aims to prepare the city for summer, fostering a unified effort to ward off litter and disorder.
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Athens
Three for Attempt to Murder Are Sentenced
Clarke superior court sentenced three men for assault with intent to murder. Will Barrett received five years, Bob Murray three, Henry McCoys one, and John Robinson one year for stealing a keg of near beer from the Petropol warehouse.
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Prison Commission
Clarke Sperior Court
Brand
Will Barrett
Bob Murray
Henry McCoys
John Robinson
Petropol
Weather Summary for Atlanta and Southeast
Fine weather prevails over the cotton belt though eastern areas are cloudy and some rain falls along the south Atlantic coast and in Florida. Southern Florida reports remarkable rains from a small low pressure area with Key West 3.01 inches Miami 4.53 and Tampa 1.32. At 7 am rain observed in Jacksonville Savannah and Charleston. Generally cloudy with showers inland from the Lakes to the Pacific. disturbances over the central Plateau and Canadian northwest. Temperatures above normal in southern states. Tonight and Wednesday expect cloudy conditions with possible light showers. c. F. von Herrmann Section Director.
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Atlanta
Cotton Belt
South Atlantic
Florida
Key West
Miami
Tampa
Jacksonville
Savannah
Charleston
The
Lakes
Pacific
Central Plateau
Canadian Northwest
C. F. von Herrmann
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Georgia Hardware
Association of Retail Hardware Men
Prof
Bond
Mell
America
South
Young Men's Christian Association
Ing
Bees
Aaron Cohen
C. B. Griffith
F. C
Shackelford
W. H. Shelton
Morton S. Hodgson
N. G. Slaughter
City Cou
Griffin
Majestic
Bludwine
Cal Popular Soft Drink Company
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